Kay Hodgetts Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Nuneaton

Ronald Mcdonald House Birmingham

Fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham. Ronald McDonald House Charities provides accommodation without charge for families whilst their sick child stays in hospital.As the House Fundraiser I am responsible for: ►all community & corporate fundraising for the Birmingham House in order to achieve the agreed fundraising targets.►organising social events and challenge events such as our annual golf classic and anniversary dinners.►putting together the fundraising strategy for the Birmingham House.►providing support for all our supporters before, during and after events.►set up and work with the fundraising sub-committee and local McDonald’s restaurants.►research, approach and secure income from local businesses and the local community.►initiate and develop new fundraising leads and opportunities in accordance with the fundraising strategy and the overall strategic development plans.►develop and nurture relationships with past, current and prospective donors to ensure a reliable stream of income.►act as an enthusiastic ambassador for the House, both within the McDonald’s family and in the wider local business community.The running costs for the House are in excess of £600,000 per annum and our events are a major source of income.I am a highly organised individual and have a great eye for detail, which means each event is individual and different from the last and leaves each guest feeling that they have taken part in something special and life changing. I enjoy meeting new people and networking, but more importantly I get a great sense of satisfaction in enabling businesses and groups make a difference to other people's lives especially when they realise that they have directly affected another human beings life.Why fundraising? Because making a difference in others life’s makes a difference to mine. I would love to meet and share best practices with others in the same profession.

Sutton Coldfield

Reporting directy to the Vice President of Operations and Director of Franchising. Requiring the utmost discretion and confidentiality. As well as being able to communicate effectively at all levels of the business with the abilit to react quickly to situations and anticipate the needs of the department. Providing secretarial and administrative support for the VP of Operations and Director of Franchising, including the management of diaries and schedules for managers and their teams. This includes:- The booking of accommodation and travel arrangements – negotiating rates to meet current Company guidelines;- Co-ordinating and organising events, such as quarterly and annual conferences and meetings, service awards ceremonies, employee incentive schemes, Christmas parties and team activities;- Monitoring the expenditure of the departmental budget, facilitating the settlement of invoices and accounts;- Producing reports for the team to assist them in monitoring their performance and achieving their targets and goals;- Providing a line of communication between Franchisees and Operations; - Collating financial and confidential information;- Updating and maintaining filing systems;- Taking and producing typed notes for appeals and grievances. Key member of the National Conference Logistics Team. Communicating with delegates and presenters at all levels of the organisation, collating their presentations and producing handouts.